214 - Unknown (19th), View of the Gothic St. Paul’s Church, Pencil

Unknown (19th), View of the Gothic St. Paul’s Church, Pencil Unknown (19th century): View of the Gothic Paulin Church with a high choir and parish tower, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Date: 19th century Description: A successful depiction of a Gothic church with a high choir and a slender west tower. The closely adjoining buildings are reminiscent of monastery structures. Despite the specific designation with the patronage of St. Paulin or St. Paulinus, the church’s exact location cannot be determined. The freestanding gable projecting over the roof ridge is reminiscent of the brick Gothic style of northern Germany. The drawing is from the sketchbook of an anonymous traveling artist from the late 19th century. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Architecture, Germany, Size: Paper: 21.2 cm x 27.0 cm (8.3 x 10.6 in), Image: 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm (5.7 x 4.9 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age. It is slightly browned along the edges and has some minor creases in places. The upper right corner of the sheet is bent.